    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2004, Book III)]
    [November 6, 2004]
    [Pages 2953-2954]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    The President's Radio Address
    November 6, 2004

        Good morning. This week, the voters of America set the direction of
    our Nation for the next 4 years. I am honored by the support of my
    fellow citizens. I commend Senator John Kerry
    for a spirited campaign.
        Now the election is behind us, and our country is ready to move
    forward. Our Nation is fighting a continuing war on terror, and every
    American has a stake in the outcome. Republicans and Democrats and
    independents love our country, and together, we will protect the
    American people. We will persevere until the enemy is defeated and our
    Nation is safe from danger. Every civilized country also has a stake in
    the outcome of this war. Whatever our past disagreements, we share a
    common enemy and common duties to confront disease and hunger and
    poverty in troubled regions of our world.
        I will continue reaching out to friends and allies, including our
    partners in NATO and the European Union, to promote development and
    progress, to defeat the terrorists, and to encourage freedom and
    democracy as the alternatives to tyranny and terror.
        Here at home, we have serious responsibilities and historic
    opportunities. To accelerate the momentum of this economy and to keep
    creating jobs, we must take practical measures to help the small-
    business sector. We must confront the junk and frivolous lawsuits that
    are driving up the cost of health care and hurting doctors and patients.
    We must continue to work on education reform to bring high standards and
    accountability, not just to elementary schools but to the high schools
    as well. We must reform our complicated and outdated Tax Code to get rid
    of needless paperwork and make our economy more competitive in the
    world. And we must show our leadership by strengthening the Social
    Security system for our children and grandchildren. This is more than a
    problem to be solved; it is an opportunity to help millions of our
    fellow citizens find the security and independence of ownership.
        Reaching these goals will require the broad support of Americans. To
    make this Nation stronger and better, I will need the support of
    Republicans and Democrats and independents, and I will work to earn it.
    I will do all I can do to deserve your trust.
        A new term is a new opportunity to reach out to the whole Nation. We
    have one country, one Constitution, and one future that binds us. And
    when we come together and work together, there is no limit to the
    greatness of America.
        In the election of 2004, large issues were set before the country
    and discussed every day of the campaign. Now Americans are

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    expecting bipartisan effort and results. My administration will work
    with both parties in Congress to achieve those results and to meet the
    responsibility we share.
        With the campaign over, the United States of America goes forward
    with confidence and faith. I see a great day coming for our country, and
    I'm eager for the work ahead.
        Thank you for listening.

    Note: The address was recorded at 10:15 a.m. on November 5 at Camp
    David, MD, for broadcast at 10:06 a.m. on November 6. The transcript was
    made available by the Office of the Press Secretary on November 5 but
    was embargoed for release until the broadcast. The Office of the Press
    Secretary also released a Spanish language transcript of this address.